education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
hostility; animosity; enmity
although I say; although one might say; although called
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
how many people; a number of people
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
tedious; boring; being fed up with
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
prickling; stinging; tingling
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to feel inferior; to feel small
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence